Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Hawaii was the last remaining place on Earth that supplied disease-free honey queen bees to the rest of the world."

"I would like to commend Kevin Harriger and Dianna Bowman for their strong leadership in guiding these efforts."

"I share your view that prevention is the most effective management strategy for invasive species."

"State officials strongly opposed USDA's decision to allow diseased honeybees to travel from New Zealand through Hawaii."